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This is not your average basic obedience class. Through this course you will learn how to lay critical foundation skills in communication that will set you and your dog up for success through the entirety of your lives together.
Being a great dog owner is more than just knowing how to get your dog to do tricks. Sit, down, and stay are all great tools to help on your dog training journey, but this class will offer something much deeper. At Summit K9, we believe in taking a holistic approach to training that takes into account your lifestyle and your relationship with your pet. This means that our classes focus not only on teaching behaviors and training techniques, but teaching you how to fold training into everyday life with your dog.
By taking this class, you will create a strong foundation in communication and training that will empower you to build new behaviors and address potential problems long after you have completed this course.
During this class, professional trainer Alexandrea Underwood will give you the knowledge to better your relationship with your dog, no matter their age. This course will take a deep dive into how dogs learn, how to communicate with your dog, how to motivate your dog to volunteer the behaviors that you want and ditch the ones you don't, and ultimately, how you can become your dog's best friend!
Board & Train
Multi-week programs that fast track your dog's progress towards a happier, healthier, more well mannered life with you! Dogs enrolled in this program will receive intensive and holistic training to build a rock solid behavioral foundation, solidify off leash obedience, or troubleshoot problem behaviors.
3-6 Week Packages
$3,250 - $6,000
Past Classes
** If you are interested in a class that has previously been offered, but is not currently scheduled, please reach out via email to let us know! If there is collective interest, it will influence our future class offerings! **
TEAMWORK THROUGH TRICK TRAINING
6 Classes | $275
Location: Savvy Dog Sports, Honeoye Falls
Open to dogs of all ages
TUESDAYS | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
6/7, 6/14, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19
*Please note that there is no class the week of 6/21!*
Practice team building and grow confidence with out upcoming Teamwork Through Trick Training Class!
Test your skills and practice creative problem solving during this fun filled course. Aside from just having a great time with your dog, trick training can offer benefits far beyond your sessions. For many dogs, this kind of work helps build stronger bonds between owner and handler, and will improve communication skills on both ends. Though we will be focusing on less "functional" obedience skills, most owners notice significant improvement in their dog's overall behavior and responsiveness through this kind of low pressure work! Your dog will gain confidence and learn to dive into challenges with enthusiasm through this interactive course.
During the final class, participants will have the opportunity to be evaluated for their Novice Trick Title by CGC Evaluator and Head Trainer, Devan Blazey.
By taking this class, you will create a strong foundation in communication and training that will empower you to build new behaviors and address potential problems long after you have completed this course.
This is the class for you if you want:
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To build your dog training skills to collaborative work with your dog.
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To continue to foster better communication with your dog.
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To build your dog's confidence when faced with novel environments and objects.
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To test your skills through a formal evaluation process and earn titles.
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To prove to your friends and family just how smart your pup is through flashy tricks!
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To challenge your dog and tire and fulfill them mentally and physically.
INTRO TO PADDLING WITH PUPS
4 Classes | $200
Location: Irondequoit Bay
Open to dogs of all ages
SATURDAYS | 10:00AM
7/2, 7/16, 7/30, & 8/13
Taking adventuring to a whole new level this summer!
Paddling and kayaking with your dog can be such a great adventure, but it is important to properly introduce your pup to this activity to maximize your dog's safety and confidence. This unique training experience will help you and your dog get started on the right foot and prepare you for a lifetime of happy memories out on the water!
By taking this course, you will learn to:
- Take the proper safety precautions when paddling with your dog
- Build your dog's confidence when riding on canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards
- Implement basic obedience skills in real world settings
- Make a game plan for the "what if" scenarios, such as falling off, jumping off, or tipping
- and much, much more!
Following this course, participants will be invited to join us for future dog friendly paddle outings and events!
Please note that all participants must provide their own paddling gear. Life vests are required for both human and dog!
Board & Train Program
The Summit K9 Board & Train program is specifically designed to lay the foundations for your ideal dog! Throughout their stay, your dog will receive extensive one on one training to build the skills necessary to ensure proper house manners, general calmness, basic obedience, and leash skills. Participants in our 4 and 6 week programs will also build essential skills for off leash reliability and safe socialization with other dogs.
This program is specifically formulated to assist you in learning to implement a holistic training system with your dog that will yield optimal results. Dogs in this program will be conditioned to very consistent structure, streamlining their transition back into your home. Owners participating in this program must commit to utilizing a crate in their home regularly.
Dogs will be dropped off on Sunday night and will work on targeted training throughout the day with Summit K9 trainers Monday through Friday. Dog and owner will meet at Green Valley to receive a go home Private Lesson every Friday when they pick up their dogs, with guidelines and homework for continued progress for Saturday and Sunday. Following the final boarding portion of the program, owners will receive 2 in home follow up lessons for continued skill building and troubleshooting.
During their stay, your dog will be given the highest quality care and attention. Experienced staff will be on site 24/7, and you will receive frequent video and photo updates communicating your dog’s progress. Transparency is extremely important to us, and you will be notified of any problems or concerns immediately if such occurrences arise. Throughout the day, your dog will receive structured training, plenty of exercise (both mental and physical!), and outdoor play sessions with our trainers. Once your dog has mastered the basics, they will participate in regular field trips to practice their skills and explore the great outdoors!
Summit K9 board and train programming is a headstart program. It is extremely important that the owner maintains the results when the dog goes home. If the new training and system of structure is not implemented from the moment the dog leaves our facility, they will backslide to their old habits.
Program includes:
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Behavior evaluation
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Boarding (Sunday evening through Friday afternoon/evening)
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24/7 care at Green Valley K9
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Regular text and email updates about your dog’s progress
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Private lessons (every Friday of your program plus 2 follow up visits)
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Homework videos with your dog
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All necessary gear will be provided for continued training (place beds, training collars and other equipment, educational resources)
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Free access to monthly Summit K9 group lessons and practice sessions
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Ongoing email and phone support for the life of the dog
What your dog will learn:
Strong obedience foundations
Loose leash walking
House manners and calmness in the home
Electronic collar conditioning
Introduction to off leash reliability
Introduction to public access skills
Prices range from $3,250 - $6,000
Register to receive a quote for your recommended training plan!
Subscribe below to activate your membership!
*You will receive an email following your membership activation providing further details about preparing for classes and instructions for registration for individual practice dates so we can get a head count each week!*
AKC CANINE GOOD
CITIZEN CLASS
6 Classes | $300
Open to dogs over 8 months of age
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MARCH/APRIL CLASS 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19
Want your dog to be a Good Citizen? Join us for our upcoming AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Course!
This class will cover the essential skills necessary to pass your Canine Good Citizen test. This evaluation is specially formulated to assess the skills of dogs and handlers required for responsive dog ownership. In addition to developing critical practical skills that allow owners to enjoy increased freedom with their dogs, participants will learn skills that clarify communication and therefore strengthening the human-animal bond between dog and handler.
"CGC is a ten-skill training program that's open to all dogs-purebred and mixed breed-that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home and out in the community.
After mastering the ten skills, passing the CGC test together, and taking the Responsible Dog Ownership pledge, you and your pup will join the proud ranks of over 1 million dogs who have earned their Canine Good Citizen Award - accomplishment that's definitely worthy of extra belly rubs!" - The American Kennel Club CGC Website
During the final class, participants will have the opportunity to take their test with CGC Evaluator and earn their CGC Title!
By taking this class, you will prepare your dog to navigate the world safely and responsibly, all while building a stronger and more communicative relationship together!